IX Wireless and BT Openreach have been slapped with fines totalling more than £80K in Bolton . The local authority has issued the fines since the start of this year. The two telecommunication firms responsible for infrastructure have been fined a total of £40,897.
50 each since the start of this year through several fixed penalty notices (FPN’s), defects and Section 74 notices, which enables the Highway Authorities to charge if street works are unreasonably prolonged. An FPN can be issued by the authority for various offences relating to the undertakers permit responsibilities. Examples of these are starting their permit incorrectly or breaching the conditions of their permit.
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The combined cost to both network builder companies sits at a whopping £81,795 for January 2024 – October 2024. A spokesperson for Bolton Council said: “The regulations governing the installation of telecoms infrastructure are set at a national level. “The council works closely with providers to ensure these regulations are followed and that .